the countryside riding and home scenes were filmed in and around the Flete Estate in South Devon, including Mothecombe Beach and the nearby village of Holbeton. The Cross-Country riding sequences were filmed in the grounds of Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. Release International Velvet was released in New York and Los Angeles on July 19, 1978. Bryan Forbes's novelization of International Velvet was published to coincide with the film's release. References External links 1978 films 1978 drama films American drama films American sequel films Films about horses Films based on British novels Films directed by Bryan Forbes American horse racing films Films about the Summer Olympics Films about Olympic equestrian sports Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films Films shot at Pinewood Studios Films scored by Francis Lai Films shot in Greater Manchester 1970s English-language films 1970s American films